Singer 6180 User Manual

IAN 113223
SEWING MACHINE 6180
NÄHMASCHINE
Bedienungs- und Sicherheitshinweise
SEWING MA CHINE
Operation and Safety Notes
MACHINE À COUDRE
Instructions d‘utilisation et consignes de sécurité
NAAIMACHINE
Bedienings- en veiligheidsinstructies
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Singer 6180 Specifications

General

Brand	Singer
Model	6180
Stitch Patterns	80
Buttonhole Styles	6
Built-in Needle Threader	Yes
Automatic Tension	Yes
Sewing Speed	750 stitches per minute
Free Arm	Yes
LED Light	Yes
Weight	14.5 lbs
Bobbin System	Top Drop-In
Adjustable Stitch Length	Yes
Adjustable Stitch Width	Yes
Reverse	Yes
Speed Control	Yes
Display	LCD
Type	Sewing Machine

Summary

Important safety instructions

Start-up

Electrical connection/foot control

Connecting the machine to power and the foot control pedal.

Main switch

Spooling the lower thread

Removing the bobbin case

Inserting the bobbin into the case

Inserting the bobbin case into the hook

Threading the top thread

Using the needle threader

Picking up the lower thread

Changing the needle

Setting the tension of the thread

Straight stitch

Zigzag stitch and embroidery

Operating panel functions

Stitch number buttons

Adjustment buttons for stitch length/stitch width and needle position

Regulation of the lower thread tension

Changing the sewing foot

Help message

Return switch

Beginning sewing

Look-up table for stitch lengths and widths

Reference table for stitch pattern numbers, widths, and lengths.

Sewing/couching in a zipper

Zigzag stitch

Multiple zigzag stitch

Caterpillar stitch

Sewing on buttons

Blind stitching

Simple blind stitch for normal, firm fabrics

Specific method for blind stitching on standard, firm fabrics.

Elastic blind stitch for stretch fabrics and fine fabrics

Stretch stitches

Stretch straight stitch

Overlock stitch

Stretch zigzag stitch

Double overlock stitch

Stretch overlock stitch

Buttonholes

Automatic buttonholes

Detailed guide on using the machine's automatic buttonhole function.

Buttonholes with cord

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the hook region

Useful tips for trouble shooting

General disturbances

Common issues like machine not sewing, blocking, or not transporting.

Problems with stitches

Troubleshooting steps for skipped, irregular stitches, or needle breakage.

Problems with thread

Sew on button foot

Blind stitch foot A

Overlock foot